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xb12rnoob
04-30-2009, 01:55 AM
I remember seeing some sort of heat absorbing insulation for buells that were like cloths cut to lay under the seat and over the engine. Anybody have any ideas where those can be found? It's getting to be summer here in AZ, and I have a feeling these may come in handy for my butt when I'm waiting in traffic.There were pictures on the exact placement on a Firebolt...

Crash_Burn05
04-30-2009, 02:40 AM
american sport bike i believe has them but i think there are others as well.

Fock347
04-30-2009, 02:42 AM
or lay down some fiberglass lol, that will work too.

squiers007
04-30-2009, 03:14 AM
There used to be a guy on here named Odie that made some nice ones for cheap. I listed the email address I have for him below if you want to contact him, though I'm not sure if he is still making them. If he is could you let me know, I need to buy some too!

Michael Oldfield
odmcc@wildblue.net

Stevenc150
04-30-2009, 03:56 AM
Special Ops Heat Barriers (http://www.specialops-online.com/11401.html)
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2339_20090429205508_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2339_20090429205517_L.jpg

dave_xb12r
04-30-2009, 05:23 AM
I just made my own :D


http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n285/dirtsk8r/random/CIMG3453.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n285/dirtsk8r/random/CIMG3449.jpg

xb12rnoob
04-30-2009, 01:01 PM
That looks like a pretty easy DIY mod. I'm going to try it myself. I did read, however, that it may be better to cut around to leave the ecu and battery exposed.
I read a post on BadWeather by Odie saying it didn't matter, though.

Stevenc150
04-30-2009, 05:14 PM
Hmm, thought Special ops at $25 was a great deal, but your's turned out well. Nicely done Dave. [cool]


XB Airbox Heat shield

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2339_20090430101111_L.jpg

dave_xb12r
04-30-2009, 05:26 PM
I agree that the special ops version is a great deal. I just had the insulation laying around, so I figured I'd do something with it

lilpimpin8983
07-17-2009, 02:26 AM
Nice, also good to have that esp. in summer in the so. part of the U.S.